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Home > Basketball > Women's Pro > Galleries

Women's Pro Basketball

Lisa Leslie's Farewell Home Game Pre-Game Ceremony

By Eric Wade
September 19, 2009
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    Collage of video images shown during pregame ceremony for Lisa Leslie's final regular season home game. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie during the National Anthem. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie is escorted by Sparks' announcer Larry Burnett, prior to Leslie's farewell pregame ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie acknowledges her fans. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie gets hugs from the Southern Cal Women of Troy basketball team, her alma mater. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie is presented with a custom made memory book during her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie receives special golden basketball shoes as a gift during her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie admires her golden shoes presented during her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie kisses one of her golden shoes presented during her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Beautifully framed display of Lisa Leslie's Olympic jersey and photos presented at her farewell ceremony, Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Former WNBA and Olympian player Dawn Staley joined Lisa Leslie for the festivities. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    WNBA President Donna Orender shares an embrace with Lisa Leslie at her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    WNBA President Donna Orender speaks about Lisa Leslie's legacy at her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Tina Thompson shares an embrace with her teammate, Lisa Leslie. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Sparks' Head Coach Michael Cooper speaks to the crowd. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Sparks' Shannon Bobbitt (L) and Marie Ferdinand-Harris (R) enjoy the farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Portrait of Lisa Leslie presented at her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie takes in the moments. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie with daughter Lauren. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Leslie's husband, Michael Lockwood, speaks during the farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Sparks teammates, Tina Thompson (L) and DeLisha Milton-Jones (R) enjoy the festivities. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie is presented a special gift, courtesy of her daughter, Lauren, during her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    NBA legend Magic Johnson made a special appearance during Lisa Leslie's farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    NBA legend Magic Johnson greets Lisa Leslie's mother, Christine Leslie-Espinoza during the farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Magic Johnson reflects on Lisa Leslie's accomplishments. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Magic Johnson embraces Lisa Leslie during her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2009.
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    Lisa Leslie speaks to the crowd during her farewell ceremony. Los Angeles Sparks 90 Minnesota Lynx 61, WNBA, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA September 11, 2009.
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